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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,255.45, 18,292.71 and 7,287.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,255.45, 18,292.71 and 7,287.67 is: 10,057.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,255.45 : 18,292.71 = 7,287.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,255.45/18,292.71 = 7,287.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,255.45x = 18,292.71 × 7,287.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,255.45x = 133,311,233.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,311,233.89/13,255.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,057.09

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